Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems

What is the primary function of a solar-powered irrigation system?

• Heating water for domestic use

• Powering agricultural machinery

• Supplying water for various applications, including irrigation

• Cooling livestock in hot climates

In which type of agricultural fields are paddy fields commonly used?

• Wheat fields

• Rice fields

• Vegetable gardens

• Orchards

What is the main characteristic of surface irrigation?

• Water is applied directly to each plant

• Water is moved across the surface of agricultural lands

• Water is distributed by overhead sprinklers

• Water is piped to central locations within the field

What does a bore-well pump typically extract water from?

• River

• Lake

• Borewell

• Stream

What is the role of a pump controller in a solar-powered irrigation system?

• Extracting water from the ground

• Regulating and controlling the operation of the pump

• Moving water across the surface

• Applying water directly to each plant

A _______________ is a system that utilizes solar energy to power water pumping systems for applications such as town water supply, livestock watering, and irrigation.

Paddy fields are agricultural fields flooded with water, typically used for cultivating _______________.

_______________ is a type of irrigation where water is moved across the surface of agricultural lands.

_______________ is a type of irrigation, such as spray, drip, or trickle systems, where water is applied directly to each plant or adjacent to it.

A component that regulates and controls the operation of the pump in a solar-powered irrigation system.